Enrollment
329
Elementary
DISTRICT 589 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARNETT COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370201000890
North Harnett Primary
282 N Harnett School Rd, Angier, NC 27501 · (919) 639-4480 · Harnett County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL329 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
326 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 82%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 110 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 32% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like North Harnett Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Harnett Primary this school | 329 | 99.1% | N/A |
| Charles W McCrary Elementary Asheboro | 370 | 98.9% | 36.3% |
| North Kannapolis Elementary Kannapolis | 296 | 99.0% | 46.1% |
| Angier Elementary Angier | 376 | 99.2% | 33.8% |
| Green Ridge Elementary Biscoe | 271 | 98.9% | 33.8% |
| Emma Elementary Asheville | 277 | 98.2% | 37.6% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where North Harnett Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Harnett County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 329 | #1,117 of 1,485 | #14 of 18 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #335 of 1,377 | #1 of 17 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.2% | #465 of 1,379 | #12 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.1% | #598 of 1,414 | #5 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -23.8% | #190 of 937 | #2 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
329
-9 (-3%) vs 2020
-5% since 1990-91, when it was 345
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 11.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 329 | 24.5 | 13.5:1 | 99% (326) |
| 2023-24 | 333 | 27.2 | 12.2:1 | 99% (330) |
| 2022-23 | 352 | 27.9 | 12.6:1 | 80% (282) |
| 2020-21 | 338 | 29 | 11.7:1 | 62% (210) |
| 2017-18 | 432 | 30.9 | 14.0:1 | 75% (322) |
| 2015-16 | 457 | 34 | 13.4:1 | 74% (340) |
| 2010-11 | 441 | 32 | 13.8:1 | 64% (284) |
| 2000-01 | 611 | 34 | 18.0:1 | 44% (270) |
| 1990-91 | 345 | 14 | 24.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Harnett Primary.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (432 to 329); teachers down 21% (30.9 to 24.5).
About North Harnett Primary
Students in Angier, North Carolina, attend North Harnett Primary, a low-enrollment elementary school. A total of 329 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2. Against the 467-student average for elementary schools in North Carolina, enrollment here is 30% lower.
Harnett County Schools has 29 schools; together they serve 20,095 students.
At North Harnett Primary, the largest share of students is Hispanic, at 49%. The remaining shares are 25% White, 21% Black, and 5% multiracial. Harnett County as a whole is about 15% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. North Harnett Primary's diversity index is 65%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 at North Harnett Primary, with 24.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. On average, elementary schools in North Carolina have 14.9:1, compared with 13.5:1 here. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 99% of enrollment. It compares with 74% for public schools in Harnett County.
Across Harnett County, the median household income is $71,287, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. In all, Harnett County has 31 public schools and roughly 20,611 students.
The shortest distance from North Harnett Primary to another public school is about 1.0 miles, to Harnett Central High. Counting only straight-line distance, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for North Harnett Primary is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment has fallen by 9 students since 2020-21, to 329. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 11.7:1 to 13.5:1.
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Harnett County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
139,150
Census ACS
Median income
$71,287
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
20,611 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Harnett County Schools
- Overhills HighHigh · 1,981 students
- Harnett Central HighHigh · 1,522 students
- Western Harnett HighHigh · 1,324 students
- Triton HighHigh · 1,274 students
- Benhaven ElementaryElementary · 1,065 students
- Harnett Central MiddleMiddle · 1,059 students
Other schools in Angier
- Harnett Central HighHigh · 1,522 students
- Harnett Central MiddleMiddle · 1,059 students
- McGee's Crossroads ElemElementary · 950 students
- Carolina Charter AcademyElementary · 782 students
- Angier ElementaryElementary · 376 students
- Carolina Charter Remote Academy: CFAElementary
Nearby schools
- Harnett Central High1.0 mi · 1,522
- Harnett Central Middle1.1 mi · 1,059
- LaFayette Elementary2.2 mi · 179
- Angier Elementary3.0 mi · 376
- Achievement Charter Academy3.8 mi · 211
- Carolina Charter Academy4.3 mi · 782
Frequently asked questions
About North Harnett PrimaryHow many students attend North Harnett Primary?
North Harnett Primary enrolls approximately 329 students in grades PK-02.
Is North Harnett Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Harnett Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does North Harnett Primary have?
North Harnett Primary employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.
What is the student diversity at North Harnett Primary?
Student demographics at North Harnett Primary are roughly 25% White, 49% Hispanic, 21% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees North Harnett Primary?
North Harnett Primary is overseen by Harnett County Schools in Harnett County.
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